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Hack Squat Machine

Front thigh
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CompoundTargets: Glutes, Quads

About

It's a workout that can train most of the lower body muscles using a machine. Your forms can be more stable when you do a machine workouts.

How to Hack Squat Machine

Starting Position

1. Position your body in the center of the machine and place your feet slightly in front of the center of the footplate.

2. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart and turn your toes outwards at about 20 to 30 degrees.

3. Keep your chest up and your back straight.

Proper Form

1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip joint to lower your hips down.

2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are vertical to your body.

3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.

4. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while going up.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body excessively forward.

2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.

3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.

4. Please do not push your hips too far back.

5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.

6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.

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